Dimensions Read Zero In Isometric Views

[a1harps]

I do a bit of 3D drafting, and I have noticed that not allways, but a lot of the time whan I attempt to dimension (check the length of objects) in an isometric view in model space I get a dimention of zero.
No problems with orthographics, just isometrics.

-Frank V.

[Mr T]

It could be that dimensions are normally based on the CURRENT XY plane.

So a ht would be zero unless you reset the UCS to be XY up/down.

Nick

[a1harps]

Ok Mr T,
Just to clarify, you are saying that Acad 2000 will not dimention views such as NW, SE, Ne ETC. isometrics.

Or are you saying that I can dimension in these "named views" of mine if I do something to to the UCS, and if so, (I reorient the UCS) will the view still be "Isometric?

-Frank V.

[Mr T]

I have recorded an onscreen vid :roll: showing you -

1) 2 D Dimensions.

2) 2D Dimensions on a model VIEWED isometrcially

3) Changing the UCS XY plane to dimension in other planes.

It's 1.5mb,I went quite fast to keep the sie down.

http://www.cadimage.net/mrt/Dims.wmv

And the file I created

http://www.cadimage.net/mrt/Iso_dims.dwg

HTH

Nick

[a1harps]

Thank You Mr T.
Very nice of you!
Unfortunately, I could not access either one of the links. :(
Filters or some nonsense. Oh well :)

-Frank V.

[erona]

Dimensions are always parallel to the X&Y axis and aligned to the U plane. If you want to put dimensions on a 3D model, here's what you can do.

Right click on any toolbar to bring down the toolbars shortcut. Choose UCS and dock it on the side. Choose 'Face UCS' and pick on the surface where you want to put a dimension.

Alternatively, if you prefer typing, type UCS then new then face. I find this the long way and prefer the clicking method.

[a1harps]

The thing is, with the work I do, it isnt allways just a face I want to dimention in an isometric view.
I need to measure distances between seperate objects.
-Frank V.

[erona]

I see, well you can use the 3POINT option under UCS. Same tactic but with few more clicks. :D

[a1harps]

Thanks to Mr T and Erona for the help.

[Mr T]

Dimensions are always parallel to the X&Y axis and aligned to the U plane. If you want to put dimensions on a 3D model, here's what you can do.

Right click on any toolbar to bring down the toolbars shortcut. Choose UCS and dock it on the side. Choose 'Face UCS' and pick on the surface where you want to put a dimension.

Alternatively, if you prefer typing, type UCS then new then face. I find this the long way and prefer the clicking method.

My video covers this 8)

Nick

[a1harps]

Nick, I could not view your video.
Error message about filters.
-Frank

[Mr T]

Nick, I could not view your video.
Error message about filters.
-Frank

It should run MS Windows Media Player automatically.

Right click and download the file instead ?????

Nick

[g-dub]

Cool video Mr T 8)

[a1harps]

Mr T,
I tried again to see the video you created in responce to my question.
Still no luck.
On the first link my computer says," could not get a picture from file, possibly not a picture file"
Do I need to save this to a certain program to view it?
On your second link, when I click on it, it opens autocad and says it was created by an imcompatible version.
I would sure like to view what you posted.
Any help?
-Frank V.